2019 Map of Valdese

About this map

Valdese and Rutherford College anchor the northern landscape of this Burke County survey, where the Piedmont begins its ascent into the South Mountains. The terrain transitions from the developed corridors of Drexel and Connelly Springs into a more complex network of ridges and watercourses. Distinctive peaks like Mineral Springs Mtn, Smith Mtn, and Hildebran Mtn dominate the central and eastern sections, while the southern reaches are defined by the winding path of Henry Fork and Abee Creek.